When people talk about emergency preparedness, they often throw around the phrase “72-hour kit” or “three-day supply.” But why 72 hours? And what does that actually mean for your household? Understanding the first 72 hours of a major emergency — and what you need to get through them — is the foundation of all preparedness […]
If you’re new to emergency preparedness, the sheer volume of advice out there can be overwhelming. Water storage, food supplies, go-bags, first aid kits, communication plans, power backups — where do you even start? Here’s the truth: you don’t need to do everything at once. You just need to start somewhere. And if you focus
Welcome to Cascadia Ready Radio — a podcast for anyone who wants to be prepared, confident, and ready to help their neighbors. This introductory episode covers what this show is about, why it exists, and what you can expect from the episodes ahead. For more about the show and my background, visit the About page.
Picture this: It’s a Tuesday afternoon. You’re at work. Your kids are at school. Your partner is across town. And then something happens — an earthquake, a major storm, a power grid failure. Something big enough that cell towers jam up and your texts aren’t going through. You get one message out before the signal
Most people assume they’ll be able to improvise an evacuation if something goes wrong. But here’s the truth: in real emergencies — wildfire smoke drifting into the neighborhood, a chemical spill down the road, a fast‑moving storm, or even a house fire — improvisation is where injuries happen. Stress spikes, time compresses, and small decisions
This is a little peek behind the curtain at what it takes to build the entire Cascadia Ready Radio ecosystem — the podcast, the website, and the social media presence. I started by recording episodes on the free Riverside plan. Then came the website, the Facebook page, the Spotify account, and a YouTube channel. Now
How to Manage Waste When Infrastructure Fails When disaster strikes—be it an earthquake, storm, or other large-scale event—the systems we rely on daily suddenly vanish. No running water, no flushing toilets, no sewers. Understanding the importance of sanitation during these critical moments can make the difference between staying safe and falling ill. In this comprehensive
